Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintosh operating system, and Dr. Mac Bob LeVitus is the ideal expert to introduce you to Snow Leopard. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies covers all the cool stuff and prepares you for the quirks, so whether it s your first Mac or an upgrade, you ll enjoy a truly rewarding relationship. From starting up your Mac to setting up a network and keeping in touch via iChat AV, Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies gives you the scoop on the new features and improvements that help you do more work in less time. Learn when to shut down your Mac and when not to, how to secure it, and how to back it up with Time Machine Organize your life with iCal and your stuff with files and folders, and be able to find what you re looking for Set up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surf with Safari, and start iChatting Download and organize songs, podcasts, and movies with iTunes and plan a playlist with Genius Create documents with TextEdit, print them, fax then, and make PDFs Set up a network and share files, printers, and Internet connections Find out about operating system updates, firewalls, troubleshooting, and other ways to keep your Mac safe, healthy, and happy Technology columnist Bob LeVitus has been a Mac guru for nearly two decades. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies provides just what you need to get up and running with Snow Leopard.

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintoshoperating system, and "Dr. Mac" Bob LeVitus is theideal expert to introduce you to Snow Leopard. Mac OS X SnowLeopard For Dummies covers all the cool stuff and prepares youfor the quirks, so whether it's your first Mac or an upgradeyou'll enjoy a truly rewarding relationship.From starting up your Mac to setting up a network and keeping intouch via iChat AV, Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies givesyou the scoop on the new features and improvements that help you domore work in less time.* Learn when to shut down your Mac and when not to, how to secureit, and how to back it up with Time Machine* Organize your life with iCal and your stuff with files andfolders, and be able to find what you're looking for* Set up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surfwith Safari, and start iChatting* Download and organize songs, podcasts, and movies with iTunesand plan a playlist with Genius* Create documents with TextEdit, print them, fax then, and makePDFs* Set up a network and share files, printers, and Internetconnections* Find out about operating system updates, firewallstroubleshooting, and other ways to keep your Mac safe, healthy, andhappyTechnology columnist Bob LeVitus has been a Mac guru for nearlytwo decades. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies provides justwhat you need to get up and running with Snow Leopard.

Introduction.Part I: Introducing Mac OS X Snow Leopard: TheBasics.Chapter 1: Mac OS X Snow Leopard 101 (Prerequisites: None).Chapter 2: The Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My)!Chapter 3: Have It Your Way.Chapter 4: What's Up, Dock?Chapter 5: The Finder and Its Icons.Part II: Snow Leopard Taming (Or "Organization forSmart People").Chapter 6: Organizing and Managing Files and Folders.Chapter 7: Dealing with Disks.Chapter 8: Organizing Your Life.Part III: Do Unto Snow Leopard: Getting Things Done.Chapter 9: Internet-Working.Chapter 10: E-Mail Made Easy.Chapter 11: The Musical Mac.Chapter 12: The Multimedia Mac.Chapter 13: Words and Letters.Part IV: Making This Snow Leopard Your Very Own.Chapter 14: Publish or Perish: The Fail-Safe Guide toPrinting.Chapter 15: Sharing Your Mac and Liking It.Chapter 16: Features for the Way You Work.Part V: The Care and Feeding of Your Snow Leopard.Chapter 17: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues.Chapter 18: Utility Chest.Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Mac OS X.Part VI: The Part of Tens.Chapter 20: Almost Ten Ways to Speed Up Your Mac Experience.Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Make Your Mac Better by Throwing Moneyat It.Chapter 22: Ten (Or So) Great Web Sites for Mac Freaks.Appendix: Installing or Reinstalling Mac OS X Snow Leopard (OnlyIf You Have To).Index.